Sermons on The Garden Of Eden:

Joel Sees John's Locusts Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 29, 2015

The prophet Joel and the apostle John see the same vision! Confirmation that God is speaking.

The day of the Lord is coming! 2:1-11 It is impossible to imagine what Joel now sees, but we assume it is awful enough to warrant a severe warning. Though we hear the familiar “it is near” as in the Book of Revelation, we are clued in to the reality that the things Joel is about to ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Can’t Believe You’re Going To Vote For Them!

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 4, 2020

The world offers fear and stress. Our God offers peace, strength and kindness in stressful situation.

ILLUSTRATION: “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ? Albert Einstein “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, John 14:27, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Real? Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 16, 2011

The late Leonard Ravenhill said "Are the things your living for worthy of Christ dying for?" We need to recommit ourselves to focusing on what really counts in life.

“FOCUS” “Are You Real?” by Donny Granberry Today I want to begin to help each one of us to gain a new “FOCUS!” In the first segment, we will “FOCUS” on our Faith, or we will go back to the beginning. The great English Evangelist, Leonard Ravenhill, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Days

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21

2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21 Happy Days are here again 31 Now when all this was finished, all Israel who were present went out to the cities of Judah and broke the sacred pillars in pieces, cut down the wooden images, and threw down the high places and the altars—from all Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

We’ve all had that experience before I suppose … biting into a piece of fruit that’s not really ready—not ripe—it’s hard rather than soft—the taste has not developed and perhaps you have also picked an apple to eat and quickly took a bite only to discov

“I heard it through the Grapevine” John 15:1-8 There we were sitting in the middle of our neighbor’s back yard. There was no fence and we were certainly allowed to be there but what we were doing wasn’t really allowed. Our neighbor grew a variety of things in his back ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

If we are going to grow deeper, pruning must occur from time to time. While it may be painful, it is much better than the alternative. Pruning is necessary if we plan to grow deeper.

“I heard it through the Grapevine” John 15:1-8 There we were sitting in the middle of our neighbor’s back yard. There was no fence and we were certainly allowed to be there but what we were doing wasn’t really allowed. Our neighbor grew a variety of things in his back ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Vine Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 3, 2007

This message is taken from John 15:5 and blended with Old Testament references to Israel being the Vine...

"The Vine" Introduction: Well this morning, we are going to look at the last of the 7 I AM statements of Jesus found in John. So far we have looked at these I AM statements from Jesus: • I am the Bread of life • I am the Light of the World • I am the Door • I am the Good Shepherd • I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Advent

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 26, 2021

Advent mean coming so we need to keep calm, carry on, and keep hoeing.

Luke 21:25-36 Advent 1. It’s an great time to turn to God. That’s Advent • The word Advent means “coming” and it is the time each year in which we prepare ourselves for the arrival of Jesus at Christmas. We’re invited to come or turn to Jesus • We are invited to look forward in hope. To put our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Methodist

Good Soil Grows The Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Corder on Jul 10, 2011

The Kingdom of God grows when we hear the Word of God and respond obediently and faithfully to God's Word planted in us.

Introduction: I love to garden…but I am not a good gardener. I have been around gardening all my life. I have been working in gardens since I was a little boy. As a kid I can remember helping mom and dad rake our fall leaves into the garden in the fall and dad would burn them and turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

My Best Friend--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 15, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 1 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 1 Scripture Ref: Romans 5:11 Psalms 145:5 2 Corinthians 5:18 Psalms 1:2 John 15:15 Joshua 1:8 Acts 17:26-27 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Psalms 25:14 Psalms 143:5 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11

The Most Extreme Makeovers

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 18, 2005

This sermon lays out the most extreme "makeovers" God performs, the 1st being a spiritual one (regeneration), the 2nd a physical one (resurrection), and the 3rd a home makeover (the new cosmos).

The Most Extreme Makeovers Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway A/G 1/16/05 Introduction How many of you have ever watched one of these shows on TV that show an extreme makeover of a person or a house? The end results of surgery or reconstruction are astonishing. Might I suggest this morning that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Leper’s Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2019

What can you learn from a leper? From this one, coming from the other side of the tracks, you can learn how to act on your faith for healing, and learn to be thankful for all the little things we take for granted.

THE LEPER’S THANKSGIVING Lk. 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family sat down to Thanksgiving dinner. The eight year old boy asked if he could say “the blessing.” Everyone bowed their heads. 2. He said, “I’m thankful for Mom who cooked the turkey, for father who bought the turkey, for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introduction On The Church Covenant Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 1/introduction in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 1 Date: May 19,2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalms 25:8-14 Introduction I have made mention of growing up in a Missionary Baptist church many times and I recall fond memories of Langley Road Baptist Church; sitting on the hand churn ice cream makers while Dad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Revelations

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

God was revealed more than just His presence in the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christmas Revelations In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are Angels, A Study Guide

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 16, 2003

A guide to angelic beings that will be helpful in getting young christians to read.

What or who are Angels? A study guide. The unseen forces of God that live to do His will. The Strongs Dictionary says that angels are the messangers of God. But there is more. The Bible tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal